Cotton blankets for breathability and a lightweight feelCotton blankets for breathability and a lightweight feelHandmade Sweet Heliotrope Cotton throw (Peru)

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Born in Cuzco on June 27, 1946, Benita Cutipa de Lopez received a teaching degree in home economics that included pattern making, sewing, knitting, embroidery, manual arts and pastries. I always knew I wanted to do something that would help my country's development, she says. I always wanted to participate in programs that would empower our women, and I began organizing courses for groups of mothers and farm wives from the Puno highlands. At the time, they were experiencing a severe drought.

Even after marrying and forming her own family, she never lost sight of these ideals. I decided to offer classes to people from marginalized neighborhoods, training them in handicrafts and forming cottage industries that would work with the region's natural resources. I chose wool as a medium to make garments.

Cutipa is a much-loved person in Peru. She has participated in many, many craft fairs and has won awards that include the prestigious Hatun Raymi for her designs in wool. I love my work, and am thrilled to be able to do what I love most, while at the same time providing a livelihood for my assistants, other women of my country, she confides. My family works with me. I love the idea of presenting my works to you and hope you like our work. Thank you!